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Ballad Analysis Presentation
(15 points)

Ballad Analysis assignment.pdf


download or follow instructions below:

  • Select a ballad from those in class, or find one you would like to explore on your own.
  • Print a copy of the song lyrics.
  • Hit the web to see what you can learn about your song’s writer, history, content, meaning, etc. Some places to begin:
www.learningfromlyrics.com
www.songfacts.com
  • Complete the chart worksheet (next page)
  • Develop a 5 minute presentation for the class.
    • play the song
    • show the lyrics
    • explain the content/story it tells
    • share what characteristics it does/does not meet


  • Turn in:
      • Copy of lyrics
      • Chart worksheet
      • 2-3 paragraph mini-report of song meaning/content
      • References

Chart:


Dramatization
Reflection or Expression of Sentiment (or lack thereof
Dialogue or Questions and Answers
Beat and Rhyme Scheme
Refrain? How used?
Directness or indirectness
Fiction or nonfiction story
Mini-analysis: